Normal History Vol. 857: The Art Of David Lester

Normal History Vol. 857: The Art Of David Lester

Every week, we’ll be posting a new illustration by David Lester. The Mecca Normal guitarist is visually documenting people, places
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MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Smokey Brights' "Home"

MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Smokey Brights’ “Home”

Smokey Brights have the perfect song for every kid who’s ever confused grandma’s house with their actual home. “It’s an
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A Conversation With Kathleen Edwards

A Conversation With Kathleen Edwards

Kathleen Edwards’ 2020 comeback was one of the bright spots in the COVID era. The widely acclaimed Total Freedom was
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MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Rachael Sage & The Sequins' "The Best Version"

MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Rachael Sage & The Sequins’ “The Best Version”

Over the past few years, Rachael Sage has witnessed countless friends and fans dragged through the social-media ringer. “They throw
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Yawn Mower's Mike Chick Goes Track By Track On "I Just Can’t Wait To Die"

Yawn Mower’s Mike Chick Goes Track By Track On “I Just Can’t Wait To Die”

Though Asbury Park’s Yawn Mower take its New Jersey roots quite seriously, the bigger, brighter, bolder I Just Can’t Wait
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MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Joshua Josué's "Beneath The Sand"

MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Joshua Josué’s “Beneath The Sand”

On his debut LP, Joshua Josué offers a road-weary spin on the American dream, its hard lessons delivered in English
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MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of The Pink Stones' “Too Busy” 

MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of The Pink Stones’ “Too Busy” 

The Pink Stones’ Hunter Pinkston isn’t a religious guy, but he is a music fan. And he’s always been fascinated
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MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Remi Goode's "Short Circuit"

MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Remi Goode’s “Short Circuit”

Anxiety is a bear—the sort of untamed beast that can only be felled by unconventional means. Remi Goode makes an
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MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of A Five-Track Sampler From Peter Stampfel's "Song Shards"

MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of A Five-Track Sampler From Peter Stampfel’s “Song Shards”

Much like the man himself, Peter Stampfel’s 18th solo album requires some explanation. Available September 19, Song Shards: Soul Jingles,
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MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of John Calvin Abney's "Transparent Towns"

MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of John Calvin Abney’s “Transparent Towns”

The title track to John Calvin Abney’s Transparent Towns (Tin Canyon/Well Kept Secret/Secretly Distribution) was among the 10 songs he
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My Chemical Romance And Alice Cooper At Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia

My Chemical Romance And Alice Cooper At Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia

My Chemical Romance and Alice Cooper at Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia. Photos by Evan Albuck.
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Five Questions With Hayes Carll

Five Questions With Hayes Carll

You’d have to think We’re Only Human (Hwy 87/Thirty Tigers) represents a crossroads for Hayes Carll. As the title implies,
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The Black Keys And Gary Clark Jr. At Forest Hills Stadium, Queens, NY

The Black Keys And Gary Clark Jr. At Forest Hills Stadium, Queens, NY

The Black Keys and Gary Clark Jr. at Forest Hills Stadium, Queens, N.Y. Photos by Wes Orshoski.
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Normal History Vol. 856: The Art Of David Lester

Normal History Vol. 856: The Art Of David Lester

Every week, we’ll be posting a new illustration by David Lester. The Mecca Normal guitarist is visually documenting people, places
/ DAVID LESTER ART, FREE MP3s
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Looms' "On My Back"

MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Looms’ “On My Back”

When Looms frontman Sharif Mekawy quit drinking a few years ago, he never thought about how it might affect his
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MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Jason Sinay's Cover Of Neil Young's "Cortez The Killer"

MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Jason Sinay’s Cover Of Neil Young’s “Cortez The Killer”

The original February release date of The Mountain, Jason Sinay’s first album in 13 years, was a no-go after health
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MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of ZDAN's "Save Me (Rock N Roll)"

MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of ZDAN’s “Save Me (Rock N Roll)”

As a Canadian-born artist, Brandy Zdan never thought she’d be writing songs about reproductive rights in 2025. That changed when
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